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International Variations and Trends in Renal Cell Carcinoma Incidence and Mortality

European Urology · 2014 · Vol. 67(3) · pp. 519–530
Ariana ZnaorJoannie Lortet‐TieulentMathieu LaversanneAhmedin JemalFreddie Bray

Abstract

Renal cell cancer is becoming more commonly diagnosed worldwide in both men and women. Mortality is decreasing in the most developed settings, but not in low- and middle-income countries, where access to and the availability of optimal therapies are likely to be limited.

Renal cell carcinoma treatmentMultiple and Secondary Primary CancersRenal and related cancersMedicineIncidence (geometry)DemographyPopulationRenal cell carcinomaMortality rateLatin AmericansContext (archaeology)Developed countryEnvironmental health

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, Renal CellChildChild, PreschoolDeveloping CountriesFemaleHumansKidney NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedMortalityRisk Factors
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